The Magic of Assynt

All inclusive holiday, relax in a 4* self-catering property, unwind to home cooked local produce- breakfast, lunch and a 2 course dinner, wine included.  Paddle somewhere different and magical each day.  A holiday with adventure and relaxation rolled into one.

All around you the dramatic sandstone peaks of Suliven, Canisp, Quinag, Cul Mor, Cul Beag and Stac Polly stand in splendid isolation over the cnoc and lochan landscape. Your days will be filled with awe-inspiring views of mountains near and far with the distant allure of the Outer Hebrides.  The elements will decide our daily journeys and each trip will be tailored to the needs and wants of the group.  

This area is famous for its geology and you will be paddling amidst Scotland's first Geo Park. Heading south we will explore deserted islands, wild coastlines, natural rock features and white-sand beaches.

We will travel northwards along the rocky coast of Lochinver, past white sandy beaches, arches and caves, where we will fall upon the crofting hamlets of Clachtoll, Clashnessie and Stoer.  This area is steeped in inspiring history and arceology and on our jouneys we will come across the remains of an Iron age Fort and a meteorite impact site.

On a windy day we may head to a secret island where we will be surrounded by a sea of inquisitive seals.  A trip to Handa Island, a Scottish Wildlife Trust bird reserve will be a day to remember. On the sheer Torridonian sandstone cliffs, rising vertically from the Atlantic, nest some 180,000, birds, puffins, guillemots, razorbills, skuas, fulmars and kittiwakes. 

We may explore the north coast of Assynt which will take us to the remote Eddrachillis Islands & the caves of Calbha Beag.  A trip round the coast still further will lead us into Loch Glencoul, one of the local breeding ground of the 'common seal' and to the Uk's tallest waterfall, 'Eas a' Chual Aluinn'.

This week will open up many of the magical places Assynt has to offer and leave you wishing for more.

To view an article wrtten by a past client on this trip click on the following link: www.seapaddler.co.uk/index.php/Magic-of-Assynt.html

 
Accommodation

15th-21st MAY 2010 £645

19th-25th JUNE 2010 £645

You will be based in Lochside on the edge of Loch Culag, just 1 mile south of the beautiful fishing village of Lochinver.  Lochside is an outstanding property of a standard way above its rating.  It is a newly renovated 4 * croft house which sleeps 6-8.  In the evenings you can kayak/canoe or go out in the rowing boat to try and catch a trout, or to practise your boat skills.  The land to the East is wilderness, so there is endless exploring to be had.  To view the fantastic accommodation for this trip please click on the link below.

www.lochsidehouse.co.uk/index.htm

Launching from Clachtoll Beach-Magic Of Assynt June 09	Natural Arch Assynt
Lunch spot-Magicof Assynt June 09	Bird spotting on the Assynt Coastline
Views of Quinag	North West Geopark-paddling below the famous Glencoul Thrust Line
Lunch time fire and sunbathing	Journey End
Culkein Cave	There are some places you just do not want to leave